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Good morning Acton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to see Theatre III's new lift in action this month?
  • How did Acton-Boxborough rowers power through Lowell's headwinds?
  • How has Housing for All changed where Acton residents can live?

Also on today's calendar: Why We Tell Stories with First Parish of Sudbury and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with a shower in spots, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Major accessibility improvements at Acton's Theatre III (actonexchange.org) — Acton's Theatre III is now wheelchair accessible, with a new ramp, accessible restroom, and motorized lift making it far easier for residents with mobility challenges to enjoy shows on Church Street. Funded by town CPA money, state cultural grants, and private donors, the upgrades debut just in time for the fall season, including The Secret Garden performances running October 17–31, 2026.
   

• Rowing team, building momentum, earns medals in Lowell (actonexchange.org) — Rowers from the Bromfield Acton-Boxborough team brought home silver and bronze medals from the massive Textile River Regatta in Lowell, showcasing strong performances against 61 programs. Acton-Boxborough students led standout girls and boys varsity boats, while novice crews gained valuable early-season experience ahead of their next race at the Head of the Quinsigamond.
   

• Housing for All Acton: Eight Years of Housing Advocacy in Acton (actonexchange.org) — Acton residents now see tangible results from eight years of Housing for All Acton's advocacy, from McManus Manor and Tavernier Place to Rivage at Acton and expanded ADU rules. The group also helped shape Acton's MBTA Communities zoning and is backing a 2026 statewide housing ballot question, all aimed at keeping Acton more inclusive and affordable for seniors, workers, and families.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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